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Mountain Biking Chippewa National Forest

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Trails: - There are 18 trails totaling over 250 miles, including a 60-mile segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Access fee: None (2005)
Nearest town: Cass Lake, MN
Trail map: Available from the forest service
Web site: Chippewa National Forest | Chippewa National Forest Biking
Points of interest:
Other activities: Hiking, cross-country skiing
Lodging:
Camping:
Weather forecast: Bemidji
Tourism info: Cass Lake Area Chamber
Getting to the trail: Trails are located at various points in the region.
Map of local region: Cass Lake

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.00

Area name: Chippewa National Forest
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: July, 2005
Trails that I have ridden: Simpson Creek Trail System, Inger, MN
Cutfoot-Sioux National Recreational Trail, Inger, MN
Trout Lake Primitive Non-motorized Area
Favorite trails: Simpson Creek, west side, from "A" trailhead
Cutfoot-Sious, from Simpson Creek to MN Hwy. 46
Best time to go: May, August to October
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: We are contstantly working at improving the trails, but right now they are at a very good point.
What I disliked: Very buggy in June and July. Ticks give way to deer flies. Mosquitos are heaviest then also.
Comments: Backcountry campsites available on all trails. USFS campgrounds near all trails, and several are on or adjacent to the Simpson and Cutfoot systems.
Submitted by: Hans Erdman
from: Twin Cities, MN
Date submitted: July 6, 2005

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